What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1491?

CVE-2023-1491 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-1491?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-1491. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Anti Virus Plus CVE-2023-1491

MEDIUM

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2023-03-18 cna@vuldb.com

Authentication Bypass Anti Virus Plus

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 18, 2023 - 22:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function 0x220020 in the library MaxCryptMon.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223377 was assigned to this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function 0x220020 in the library MaxCryptMon.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223377 was assigned to this vulnerability. Affected products include: Maxpcsecure Anti Virus Plus.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.